Mastery of Holcomb C3-R Crosslinking for Keratoconus & Other Disorders - for Patients and Physicians

Mastery of Holcomb C3-R(R) Crosslinking for Keratoconus & Other Disorders:for Patients and Physicians--------------------------------------------------Keratoconus is degeneration of the structure of the cornea. The corneais the clear tissue covering the front of the eye. In keratoconus,the shape of the cornea slowly changes from round to conical (PubMedHealth). In the early stages, keratoconus can be corrected with theuse of lenses, but in the later stages, surgery is the only option.Holcomb C3-R(r) is a non-surgical technique that involves placing dropsof the vitamin Riboflavin into the eye and using a UV light to activatethem. The drops strengthen the fibres of the cornea and over time,preserve sight (American Keratoconus Association). This book is a conciseguide to the technique of Holcomb C3-R(r) to treat keratoconus. Authoredby the inventor of the procedure, Brian S Boxer Wachler, the text isbased on his first hand clinical experience and explains the historyand basic science of cross linking, the development and naming of thetechnique, its uses and complications, and first patient results. Keypoints * Concise guide to technique of Holcomb C3-R(r) to treat keratoconus* Authored by inventor of the technique and based on clinical experience* Includes more than 60 full colour images and illustrations--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Brian S Boxer Wachler MD Boxer Wachler Vision Institute,Beverly Hills, California, USA Maxine Lipner Medical Writer, Nyack,New York, USA